PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 1315 p4p, 400 weight class) and Rudy Beckwith (ranked 67 p4p, 17 weight class). This should be fireworks!

McVicker
vs
Beckwith

164 cm
24
141
8 - 0 - 0

160 cm
21
135
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Beckwith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McVicker gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as McVicker stalls from top position.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckwith keeps working.
Beckwith struggling a bit here.
Beckwith is trying to escape the position but McVicker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to control the action but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker advances to mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
Beckwith is in a horrible position here. McVicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McVicker lands with some strikes.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker controlling from mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beckwith wants to control but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position but McVicker isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker trying to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVicker circles away.
As Beckwith tries to get set, McVicker tries to push him back and clinch up but Beckwith manages to avoid the attempt.

Beckwith tries to keep at a distance but McVicker has taken the fight into the clinch.

McVicker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but McVicker is controlling well.
Well, if McVicker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.
Beckwith has a hand on McVicker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McVicker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Beckwith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beckwith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McVicker landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker controlling his opponent.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
McVicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beckwith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker controlling from mount.
Beckwith is desperately trying to improve his position but McVicker has a good base and remains in mount.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckwith can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker landing punches.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beckwith looks a forlorn figure.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action.
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker wants to control the pace but Beckwith is squirming around nicely.
McVicker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
Beckwith tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McVicker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Beckwith won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.

Beckwith with the active half guard here but McVicker passes nicely into side control.
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Beckwith denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beckwith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckwith is looking to escape.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
Beckwith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.

Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is pressing down on McVicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Beckwith pushes McVicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckwith tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckwith drops back down to his feet.
McVicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckwith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckwith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McVicker smiles and moves away.
McVicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Beckwith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
Beckwith wants to clinch up but McVicker keeps it at a distance.
Beckwith shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Beckwith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckwith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker throws a series of punches but Beckwith moves out of range.
McVicker misses with a body punch

and Beckwith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McVicker's guard.
Beckwith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McVicker tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
McVicker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but McVicker is defending well.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker wants to control but Beckwith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McVicker moves into full guard.
Beckwith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Beckwith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McVicker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McVicker has escaped and now he's on top!

Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but McVicker defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.

Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt - McVicker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Beckwith saw that one coming.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.

McVicker instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beckwith manages to pull guard.
McVicker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beckwith for as long as he can get away with.
Our spies down at at LVPED inform us that Beckwith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McVicker won't allow Beckwith to sweep him here.
McVicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McVicker lands with a hook. Beckwith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.

McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beckwith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in Beckwith's guard.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard.

Beckwith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McVicker has picked Beckwith up and slammed him! Beckwith can't keep hold of the triangle and McVicker manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beckwith is looking to reverse the position.
Beckwith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith tries to roll over but McVicker keeps him under control.

Beckwith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVicker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Prince McVicker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.